The Education of an Art Director

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This provocative anthology provides inspiration on teaching and discussing art direction in the classroom and beyond. Essays, interviews, and images from more than thirty teachers and leaders in the field provide an in-depth view of every facet of art direction; concrete examples reveal how to create classes that are fun to teach and inspiring to students and department chairs alike. A boon to instructors, a boost to anyone interested in graphic design, this book is educational in the best sense of the word.


VoiceXML: Introduction to Developing Speech Applications: Version by James A. Larson, ISBN 0130092622

Yes, this is the most suitable book that I know of as a college textbook on this topic. If I were teaching a class on this topic, I would definitely select it as my textbook.

--Deborah A. Dahl, Speech Solutions, Unisys Corporation

VoiceXML excels at introducing the process of developing speech-enabled applications. With advice including how to phrase a prompt, how to specify grammar for recognizing the caller's response to a prompt, and what to do if the caller does not respond appropriately, this text answers fundamental speech user-interface questions. Jim Larson's book is well suited as a college textbook for students and a trade book for professionals developing speech applications.

BENEFITS Gain skills required to develop speech applications Apply practical steps for developing user-friendly speech applications Learn basic strategies for interacting with a computer by talking and listening, rather than typing and reading Understand basic issues and apply pragmatic solutions...

VoiceXML: Introduction to Developing Speech Applications: Version by James A. Larson, ISBN 0130092622
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Bridgeport Ottoman Frame, Walnut

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Log Cabin Sticker Activity Book with Sticker by Marty Noble, ISBN 0486412660

Youngsters will love learning about pioneer life with this entertaining little book. On the inside covers, they'll find a full-color scene of a cozy one-room log cabin containing a cast-iron stove, a decorative storage cabinet, and a shelf with cooking utensils. To bring the cabin to life, they can add 30 realistic sticker images of a pioneer couple, children cooking, sewing, and doing other household chores, as well as a table, chairs, kerosene lamp, and other household items. The reusable stickers allow youngsters to vary the scene as many times as they want. Log Cabin Sticker Activity Book with Sticker by Marty Noble, ISBN 0486412660
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Windsor Chairs: An Illustrated Handbook by Wallace Nutting, ISBN 0486417255

Profusely illustrated book--the first guide to understanding and interpreting the uniquely American Windsor--identifies over 100 different types of Windsor chairs and other furniture. Full-page photos of side chairs, armchairs, comb-backs, writing-arm chairs, babies' high-backs and low chairs, settees, love seats, stools, and tables. Accompanying text describes furniture's condition and merit, its rarity, date of manufacture, and ownership. An excellent reference for collectors, dealers, artists, students and designers. A delightful book for browsers. Windsor Chairs: An Illustrated Handbook by Wallace Nutting, ISBN 0486417255
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Simple Pillows by Katrin Cargill, ISBN 1841723088

With over 100 design ideas and 20 step-by-step projects -- each illustrated with color photographs and step-by-step drawings on convenient fold-out pages -- Simple Pillows is a complete pillow-making resource. It offers perfect solutions for beds, chairs, sofas, and settees. Whether your style is modern, traditional, ornate, or sleek, Katrin Cargill solves your design dilemma with a variety of fabrics in colors and textures guaranteed to flatter any room -- all photographed by James Merrell. Simple Pillows by Katrin Cargill, ISBN 1841723088
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Access Anything Colorado: Adventuring with Disabilities

Colorado is an adventure state, and it leads the country in accessible outdoor activities. "Access Anything: Colorado" will guide people with disabilities and their travel partners to some of the best places Colorado has to offer. Includes general travel tips and addresses the needs of travelers young to old, paraplegic to quadriplegic, in both manual and power chairs. Access Anything Colorado: Adventuring with Disabilities
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Handbook of Ornament by Franz S. Meyer, ISBN 0486203026

Standard collection of line drawings of chairs, thrones, crowns, heraldry, altars, armor, architecture, scores of other objects. 3,002 illus. Handbook of Ornament by Franz S. Meyer, ISBN 0486203026
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